Business is hard. But it doesn’t have to be lonely. I’m here to help you clarify the chaos, increase your confidence, and build unstoppable momentum toward what matters most. 

Simplifying the complexities of business one color-coded spreadsheet at a time

Brand Photographer + Business Coach for Creatives

You don’t need to have it all figured out before investing in professional photos or business coaching. If you are willing to show up, use your voice, and put your skills to work, I’m here to help you with the overwhelm + stress that come with starting or growing your business. 

Your success is my priority

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Confidence follows clarity.

Long before I had dreams of starting my own business, I was working in higher ed with a recently-completed MBA. But after only a month of dating, my future-husband looked at me and said, “You won’t be working for someone else forever. You need to do your own thing.”

Once we had kids and I was prepping for our first (of many) military moves, I thought back to that prediction. I was tired of selling my soul to pave the way for someone else’s dreams. I wanted autonomy, control, and freedom. 

So I started my own photography business.

It was everything I had dreamed of…until it wasn’t. 

The complete lack of support, accountability, and collaboration left me feeling utterly alone and overwhelmed. 

Turns out you can be fully capable and still need help.

You can have a bold vision and still crave direction.

You can be wildly independent and still need accountability. 

Finally investing in support was a game-changer for me. And now I get to pay it forward by offering the same guidance, insight, and collaboration to my coaching + photography clients.

It takes a lot of support to run your own one-woman show.

When you work with me, you’ll find I always:

Because being like everyone else is highly overrated

The Momentum Studio Difference

Lead by example

Prioritize your goals

Put people first

I’m a mom running my own small business, so I fully understand how hard it is to balance multiple roles and responsibilities. All the tips, guidance, and advice I share comes from my lived experience and real results. 

My job is to help you get what you want. Whether you want to work 15 hours a week or build a multiple-six-figure business, I’m here with the photos + coaching you need to reach your goals…not mine. 

Yes, I want to help you make more money. But more than that, I want to help you feel seen, valued, and confident in front of and behind the camera. I will always go above and beyond to make sure you’re taken care of. 

How I Like To Relax

Yin Yoga

Currently Reading

The Cosmere

Favorite Snack

Oreos + milk

Go-To Outfit

Sweater + Leggings

Ennegram Type

6w2

Favorite TV Show

Ted lasso

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